Lord’s Cove, Newfoundland and Labrador Population & Demographics: How Many People Live Here?

Data source: Statistics Canada, 2021 Census of Population — View the official Lord’s Cove census dataset on Statistics Canada

This article shows the demographic data and statistics of Lord’s Cove. It is a town in Canada that encompasses a land area of 29.91 km2. The town has a population density of 5.20 people per km2.

We highlight the Lord’s Cove town's various population characteristics. From gender, age distribution, ethnicity, household and dwelling, and income to spoken languages, occupation, and religion.

Lord’s Cove on the Map

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Population Characteristics

According to the latest census, Lord’s Cove has a population of around 155 people. The town's population is in decreased . Between 2016 and 2021, the population of Lord’s Cove has decreased by -4.32%.

Population in 2016Population in 2021Difference
162155 --4.32%

2026 Population Projection

Lord’s Cove's population declined between the 2016 and 2021 censuses, so a 2026 growth projection is not shown. The most recent confirmed figure remains the 155 people recorded in the 2021 census.

Population By Genders

The male population of Lord’s Cove is around 80 while the female population is around 75.

Of the 155 total population in Lord’s Cove, the largest gender is male with around 80 women within the population.

MaleFemaleDifference
8075 -6.25%

Is Lord’s Cove a Good Place to Live?

Based on 2021 Statistics Canada Census data, here's how Lord’s Cove compares across key quality-of-life indicators — measured against Newfoundland and Labrador, its own province. Draw your own conclusions from the actual numbers.

Employment & Economy

18.8%
Unemployment rate
3.6 pts above the province
32.5%
Employment rate
15.0 pts below the province
40.0%
Participation rate
16.1 pts below the province

Income & Affordability

$0
Median household income
$71,500 below the province
0.0%
Below low-income threshold (LIM-AT)
15.2 pts below the province

Commute

53.9%
Commute under 30 minutes
28.6 pts below the province
92.3%
Commute by car
3.4 pts above the province
0.0%
Commute by public transit
2.0 pts below the province

Housing Character

100.0%
Single-detached houses
27.7 pts above the province
0.0%
Apartments (any building size)
18.2 pts below the province

Household Composition

1.90 people
Average household size
0.40people below the province
43.8%
One-person households
15.9 pts above the province

Source: Statistics Canada, 2021 Census of Population.

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Population by Age Characteristics

Lord’s Cove has an aging population. The majority of the population is people aged 55 to 59 years old, accounting for 12.90% of the total population. The town median age is 58.00.

DataMaleFemaleDifferenceTotal
Median age of the population58 57.60%58 58.40% 1.71%58 58.00%
Average age of the population52 52.00%51 51.00% 1.92%52 51.60%
55 to 59 years10 12.50%15 20.00% 33.33%20 12.90%
60 to 64 years10 12.50%5 6.70% 50.00%20 12.90%
65 to 69 years10 12.50%10 13.30% 0.00%20 12.90%
50 to 54 years5 6.30%0 0.00% 100.00%15 9.70%
70 to 74 years10 12.50%5 6.70% 50.00%15 9.70%
20 to 24 years5 6.30%10 13.30% 50.00%10 6.50%
45 to 49 years5 6.30%5 6.70% 0.00%10 6.50%
80 to 84 years0 0.00%5 6.70% 100.00%10 6.50%
0 to 4 years0 0.00%0 0.00% 0.00%5 3.20%
5 to 9 years5 6.30%5 6.70% 0.00%5 3.20%
10 to 14 years0 0.00%5 6.70% 100.00%5 3.20%
15 to 19 years5 6.30%0 0.00% 100.00%5 3.20%
25 to 29 years0 0.00%0 0.00% 0.00%5 3.20%
30 to 34 years0 0.00%0 0.00% 0.00%5 3.20%
35 to 39 years5 6.30%0 0.00% 100.00%5 3.20%
75 to 79 years5 6.30%0 0.00% 100.00%5 3.20%
85 years and over0 0.00%5 6.70% 100.00%5 3.20%

Broader Age Groups

If the town's population is divided into broader age groups, most of the population falls into the 15 to 64 years age group. The group accounts for 61.30% of the population. The other age groups, 15 to 64 years and 65 years and over, account for 61.30% and 29.00%, respectively.

If we look at the population data from the broader age groups, we can see that most people in Lord’s Cove are within the 15 to 64 years age group.

DataMaleFemaleTotal

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Population of Lord’s Cove by Ethnicity and Origin

The population of Lord’s Cove is quite diverse, which contributes to the town's vibrant cultural landscape. Lord’s Cove is inclusive and accepts various ethnic groups with open arms. Furthermore, the province appreciates the unique contributions that each ethnicity brings.

The top 5 ethnicities and origins in the province are Canadian, which accounts for 37.50% of the total population, followed by Irish (29.17%), English (22.92%), Scottish (8.33%), and French (6.25%).

Other ethnicities and origins in Newfoundland and Labrador include Mennonite, Swiss, Finnish, Sri Lankan, and Croatian.

Ethnicity and OriginMaleFemalePercentage in Population
Canadian43.48%32.00%37.50%
Irish26.09%32.00%29.17%
English21.74%24.00%22.92%
Scottish8.70%8.00%8.33%
French0.00%8.00%6.25%
Mennonite0.00%0.00%0.00%
Swiss0.00%0.00%0.00%
Finnish0.00%0.00%0.00%
Sri Lankan0.00%0.00%0.00%
Croatian0.00%0.00%0.00%

Immigration Profile

Immigration patterns vary a great deal from one area to another, which makes this data one of the more distinctive parts of Lord’s Cove's population profile.

About 0.0% of Lord’s Cove's population are immigrants (0 people).

The top countries of origin for Lord’s Cove's immigrant population are Brazil (0), Colombia (0), El Salvador (0), Guyana (0), Haiti (0).

Only using 25% sample data.
Country of BirthPopulation
Brazil0
Colombia0
El Salvador0
Guyana0
Haiti0

Household and Dwelling Characteristics

About 80 of Lord’s Cove's population live in a single-detached house. In addition, most of them are living in 1 person household.

Household Size

About 21.90% of the population lives in 1 person households. 2 persons households ranked second, accounting for 18.75% of the population. 3 persons, 4 persons, and 5 or more persons households account for 6.25%, 3.15%, and 3.15%, respectively.

Number of Person(s) in HouseholdTotalPercentage
1 person3521.90%
2 persons3018.75%
3 persons106.25%
4 persons53.15%
5 or more persons53.15%

Income in Lord’s Cove

Analyzing income distribution in Lord’s Cove can help us better understand its socioeconomic dynamics.

Per Capita Income

According to 2020 data, the median personal income within Lord’s Cove is $0.

A region's per capita data sheds light on the average income earned per person living in it. Since per capita income is calculated by dividing the region's total income by its population, it quantifies the population's economic situation on an individual basis.

Such data offers insights into the town's economic performance, spread of income across individuals, quality of life, as well as disparities within its borders.

Most of Lord’s Cove population or around 0 people falls in the Under $10,000 group. The next largest groups are the Under $10,000, and Under $10,000 with around 0 and 0 people, respectively.

Household Income

The Lord’s Cove's median household income is $0, according to 2020 data.

Below national average Lord’s Cove's median household income is 84,000 dollars below the Canadian national median of $84,000 (2020 data, 2021 Census).

The data provides important insights into the town's economic landscape as well as the living standards of its population.

Analyzing such data enables researchers, policymakers, and businesses to gain a more comprehensive understanding of the town's income distribution, disparities, and trends.

Education Levels in Lord’s Cove

This data sheds light on the distribution of Lord’s Cove residents across educational milestones.

Such information is crucial in shaping the province’s policies on education, workforce development strategies, and initiatives that aim to improve access to quality education and promote lifelong learning opportunities.

51.35% or most of the Lord’s Cove population has a Postsecondary certificate, diploma or degree. 33.45% of the population has a No certificate, diploma or degree, 10.10% has a High (secondary) school diploma or equivalency certificate, and 2.50% has Bachelor's degree or higher.

Only using 25% sample data.
DegreeMenWomenTotalPercentage
Postsecondary certificate, diploma or degree759516551.35%
No certificate, diploma or degree852511533.45%
High (secondary) school diploma or equivalency certificate10253510.10%
Bachelor's degree or higher00102.50%

Below national average 2.5% of Lord’s Cove's population has a bachelor's degree or higher, compared to the national average of 32.9% (Canada, 2021 Census).

Employment in Lord’s Cove

This dataset provides a snapshot of employment trends in Lord’s Cove. It encompasses a wide range of sectors, industries, as well as job categories.

The data shows that the unemployment rate in Newfoundland and Labrador is at 7.50% which is quite high.

Only using 25% sample data.
StatusPercentage
Employment rate32.50%
Unemployment rate7.50%

Working as an Employee

The table shows the data on the total number of individuals in the town who work as an employee. The majority of Lord’s Cove's population (around 50.00%) are working permanent position as an employee.

Self-employed

In the town, there are 10 men and 0 women working as self-employed individuals, bringing the total number to 10.

Only using 25% sample data.
StatusMenWomenTotal
Self-employed10010

Employment Industry Sectors

The Lord’s Cove industry employment sector census data offers insights into the region's economic landscape. The distribution of employment in Lord’s Cove is categorized and quantified, which reveals the region's economic composition.

Lord’s Cove has a wide range of industries. Most of its population (25%) works in the agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting sector. The Health care and social assistance sector comes second at 19%, followed by Construction at 19%.

Only using 25% sample data.
IndustryMenWomenPercentage
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting15025%
Health care and social assistance01519%
Construction15019%
Manufacturing0013%
Information and cultural industries000%
Finance and insurance000%
Real estate and rental and leasing000%
Professional, scientific and technical services000%
Management of companies and enterprises000%
Administrative and support, waste management and remediation services000%
Educational services000%
Arts, entertainment and recreation000%
Accommodation and food services000%
Other services (except public administration)000%
Public administration000%
Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction000%
Utilities000%
Wholesale trade000%
Retail trade000%
Transportation and warehousing000%

Labour Market Snapshot

A quick snapshot of where Lord’s Cove residents work — the leading industry sectors employing them, and the broad occupation categories they work in.

Top employer sectors in Lord’s Cove: Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting (25%), Health care and social assistance (19%), Construction (19%)

Top occupation categories in Lord’s Cove: Occupations in education, law and social, community and government services (19%), Trades, transport and equipment operators and related occupations (19%), Natural resources, agriculture and related production occupations (19%)

Places of Work

The data offers insights into the commuting patterns as well as workplace distribution in the town. It provides a snapshot of workplaces, showing their geographic distribution and the flow of workers across different areas.

Only using 25% sample data.
Work LocationMenWomenTotalPercentage
Usual place of work15304569.20%
No fixed workplace address1501523.10%
Worked at home0000.00%
Worked outside Canada0000.00%

Commuting

The data sheds light on how Lord’s Cove residents travel to school or work. It highlights the frequency of different modes of transportation like walking, cycling, carpooling, and public transit.

The data is pivotal in the making of transportation policies as well as the development of transit systems. Ultimately commuting data contributes to improving the quality of life of Lord’s Cove residents and sustainable urban planning.

Commuting Duration

This data reveals the average time that the residents of Lord’s Cove spend traveling to their workplaces. It also sheds light on the efficiency of the town's public transit systems, and road networks, as well as the accessibility of the town.

Only using 25% sample data.
DurationPercentage
15 to 29 minutes30.80%
30 to 44 minutes30.80%
Less than 15 minutes23.10%
45 to 59 minutes0.00%
60 minutes and over0.00%

Marital Status

The statistics on marital status in Lord’s Coveshed light on its societal dynamics. It captures the diverse types of marital statuses of the population.

Long-term commitments, such as common-law partnerships, civil unions, and marriages, reflect the town's social fabric. We can gain insights into Lord’s Cove's changing preferences and norms by examining the trends in marital status.

Married or living common-law
50.00%
Married or living common-law
50.00%

Language Spoken

The data below highlights town's linguistic diversity, showing elegances of solo language as well as bilingual harmonies. Other than language, it also shows the cultural landscape in Canada.

English is the most spoken official language in Lord’s Cove. About 155 people living in the province speak English, 0 people speak French, 0 people speak English and French language, and 0 people speak Neither English nor French language.

LanguagePopulation
English155
French0
English and French0
Neither English nor French0

Mother Tongue & Home Language

Useful for newcomers researching an area: this shows the language residents first learned at home in childhood (mother tongue) and the language they speak most often at home now, which can differ as families settle in.

LanguageMother TongueSpoken Most Often at Home
English100.0%96.8%
French0.0%0.0%
Non-official languages0.0%0.0%

Religion

Lord’s Cove is predominantly Christian. About 210 of its population is Christian (105 males and 105 females).

The second largest religion in the province is Buddhist with 0.0% of the population adhering to the religion. There are also Hindu and Jewish, both represent 0.0% and 0.0% of the population, while Muslim represent 0.0% of the population.

ReligionPopulation
Christian87.5%
Buddhist0.0%
Hindu0.0%
Jewish0.0%
Islam0.0%
Sikh0.0%

Frequently Asked Questions about Lord’s Cove

According to the 2021 census, Lord’s Cove has a population of approximately 155 people.

Between 2016 and 2021, the population of Lord’s Cove decreased by 4.32%.

Lord’s Cove has a population density of approximately 5.20 people per square kilometre.

Lord’s Cove covers a land area of approximately 29.91 km².

The median age of the population in Lord’s Cove is 58.00 years.

The largest ethnic or cultural origin group in Lord’s Cove is Canadian.

The median household income in Lord’s Cove is $0, based on 2020 data.

English is the most common first official language spoken in Lord’s Cove.

Christian is the predominant religion in Lord’s Cove.

Statistics Canada (statcan.gc.ca) conducted the 2026 Census of Population in May 2026. However, census data goes through an extensive processing, validation, and quality-assurance period before public release. Based on the release plan, the 2026 Census results begin rolling out on February 10, 2027, with complete community-level profiles available by December 1, 2027. Until then, this page uses 2021 Census data as its primary source, supplemented by a population projection estimate for 2026 calculated using the compound annual growth rate (CAGR) from the 2016–2021 Census period.